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Salvation, Conditions of: Missing Heaven by 18 Inches

The distance between the head and the heart is 18 inches. Unfortunately, a 'head' (intellectual) knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, fully knowing and giving mental assent to the plan of salvation, without also a 'heart' acceptance that brings the personal relationship that the Bible demands, avails nothing to any man.

Christ wants your 'heart', not just your head because "The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." (7)

It is vitally important that you make sure it is not just head knowledge and mental assent you have given to Jesus Christ. He needs the complete surrender of your heart and life so that you may be truly born again.

Eighteen inches can mean an eternity with Christ or an eternity with- out Christ. Are you sure of your personal relationship to Him? Why not settle the question in your heart once and for all right now?

Bible References: (1) \reference{Matthew 7:23}{Matthew 7:23}; (2) \reference{Romans 10:2}{Romans 10:2}; (3) \reference{Romans 3:10- 18}{Romans 3:10-18}, \reference{21-23}{Romans 3:21-23}; (4)\reference{John 14:5}{John 14:5}; (5)\reference{John 5:12}{John 5:12}; (6)\reference{Romans 10:9-10}{Romans 10:9-10}; (7) \reference{1 Samuel 16:7}{1 Samuel 16:7}.

-- Paul W. Empet